English Dictionary

Earthling

/ˈɜːθlɪŋ/

noun

An inhabitant of Earth, as opposed to one of heaven. [from 16th c.]

The Earthling gazed up at the stars in wonder.

意味（1）

An inhabitant of Earth, as opposed to one of heaven. [from 16th c.]

VVe (of all earthlings) are Gods vtmoſt ſubiects, the laſt (in a manner) that he bought to his obedience: ſhal we then forgette that vvee are any ſubiects of hys, becauſe (as amongſt his Angels) he is not viſibly conuerſant amongſt vs?

意味（2）

(chiefly science fiction) An inhabitant of Earth, as opposed to one of another planet; specifically, a sentient member of any species native to Earth. [from 20th c.]

意味（3）

(archaic) A person who is materialistic or worldly; a worldling. [from 17th c.]